Kent County, Delaware
County
Overview
- County Name
- Kent County
- State
- Delaware
- FIPS Code
- 10001
- State FIPS
- 10
- County FIPS
- 001
Geography
- Land Area
- 586.06 sq mi
- Water Area
- 212.27 sq mi
- Total Area
- 798.33 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.097088
- Longitude
- -75.502982
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 182,349
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 140,113
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 168,404 | 92.4% |
| Hispanic | 13,943 | 7.6% |
| White | 107,450 | 58.9% |
| Black | 48,056 | 26.4% |
| Asian | 3,477 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 485 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 72 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,464 | 0.8% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 131,340 | 93.7% |
| Hispanic | 8,774 | 6.3% |
| White | 86,442 | 61.7% |
| Black | 39,354 | 28.1% |
| Asian | 3,387 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,029 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 75 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 830 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 187,604
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $76,987
- Poverty Rate
- 10.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 19,447
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 108,953 | 58.1% |
| Black | 50,730 | 27.0% |
| Asian | 4,694 | 2.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 128,742
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 55,699 | 43.3% |
| Republican | 38,457 | 29.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 31,492 | 24.5% |
| Other | 350 | 0.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 59,207 | 46.0% |
| Female | 68,179 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 76,676 | 59.6% |
| Hispanic | 7,465 | 5.8% |
| Black | 31,916 | 24.8% |
| Asian | 1,933 | 1.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 54,044
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 42.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 35,270 | 46.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,902 | 25.5% |
| Black | 11,809 | 37.0% |
| Asian | 561 | 29.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 24,647 | 41.6% |
| Female | 29,018 | 42.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 35,544 (28.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 34,823 (27.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 76,325
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $313,124
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,350
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.6%
- Public Transit
- 1.1%
- Work From Home
- 8.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.